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Quarter 3 – Module 6: Arts and Crafts of Mindanao
First Edition, 2020

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MUSIC • ARTS • PHYSICAL EDUCATION • HEALTH

Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 6
Functional Arts of Mindanao
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Arts 7 – Self Learning Module 6 on Functional Arts of

Mindanao)!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them
to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 For the learner:

Welcome to the Arts 7 – Self Learning Module 6 on Functional Arts of

Mindanao)!

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS
Most Essential Learning Competency:

• show the relationship of the development of Mindanao’s arts and crafts to

Philippine culture, traditions, and history, particularly with Islamic influences
and indigenous (Lumad) practices. (A7PR-lllh-4)

PRETEST

Directions: Using the photos below. Match the functional art of Mindanao in
column A to the characteristics being described in column B.

A B
1. Balanghay A. Oldest Watercraft in the Philippines
2. Buri B. Traditonal outrigger boat of Mindanao
3. Nipa C. Hard,glistening object produced within the
soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk or
another animal, such as fossil conulariids.
4. Pearls D. Philippines Largest and common palm
5. Vinta E. Asian Palm Tree

RECAP
Directions: Analyze the picture and encircle the correct province in each item.

1. Kendi

A. COTABATO
B. DAVAO
C. MARANAO
D. SARANGGANI
2. Batige

A. BUKIDNON
B. BUTUAN
C. LANAO DEL SUR
D. LANAO DEL NORTE

3. Brass Casting

A. BUKIDNON
B. CAMARINES NORTE
C. NORTH COTABATO
D. SOUTH COTABATO

4. Maitum Jar

A. COTABATO
B. CAMARINES SUR
C. SARANGGANI
D. SOUTH COTABATO

5. Gador

A. BUKIDNON
B. CAGAYAN DE ORO
C. MARAWI
D. SARANGGANI
 LESSON

LESSON 5: ARTS AND CRAFTS OF MINDANAO

MODULE 6: FUNCTIONAL ARTS OF MINDANAO

Balanghay, also known as balangay or

Butuan Boat, is a large wooden boat used by the
pre-colonial Filipinos to traverse the seas for trade or
migration. It was first mentioned in the 16th Century
in the Chronicles of Pigafetta, and is known as the
oldest Pre-Hispanic watercraft found in the
Philippines. Pigafetta’s account of the balangays
during the first days of the Spaniards in the
Philippines. He was invited by Filipino royalties to a
meal. This record is where the word “balangay” was
found. Pigafetta recorded the word both as balangai
and as balanghai, which, of course, he would have
pronounced the same since Italian had no h-sound. The role of the Balangay
excavations in the 1970’s in proving that Butuan was the location of the first mass
of the Philippines: There was a confusion on where the first mass of the Philippines
was really held. It was initially thought that Limasawa was the location of the first
mass. According to Pigaffetti’s accounts, the first mass was held in an island called
“Manzaua,” and there has been debate on whether Manzaua is present day
Limasawa or Butuan. This issue was cleared with the help of the nine ancient
balangays discovered in Butuan in the late 1970’s along with Pigafetti’s journal
account about the presence of “balanghais” on Manzaua. Since Limasawa has no
significant archaeological relics or balanghai tradition, the boats were evidence that
Butuan is indeed Mazaua and is therefore the birthplace of Christianity in the
Philippines.
Archaeologists found parts of the balangay in Butuan City in 1976.These
artifacts are dated from anywhere between 320-1250 CE. They are estimated to
measure (15 m) long and (3-4 m) wide, propelled by sail of buri or nipa fiber or
padding, and holds 60 to 90 people. It was used for cargo and riding purposes,
serving as evidence that Butuan played a central role in trade. The finely built boat,
constructed without the use of blueprints was taught from one generation to
another. This technique still used by both makers of Sibutu Island.

Vinta

This boat is traditionally made by the

Badjaos who live in the Sulu archipelago.
The sail, called vinta, consists of several
colors and geometric shapes, representing the
colorful culture and history of the Muslim people.
These boats are small and not meant to be use for
long ocean travel. They are used for livelihood
activities such as fishing and diving for pearls and
transportation around the archipelago.
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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY NO.1- CREATE A VINTA

Directions: By using ordinary materials, create a miniature vinta using your own
color combination and pattern.
Materials:
1. 1.5L PET bottles cut in half, lengthwise
2. 2 pcs.of short bond papers
3. Popsicle sticks or broomstick
4. Art papers
5. Coloring materials
Procedures:
I. The Body
1.Fold the paper diagonally, and then cut the excess piece to make a square.
2.Fold the paper in half horizontally.
3.Fold one half of the paper outward and upward towards the centerfold. Repeat on
the other side.
4. Unfold one side (leaving the other side folded facing down) then fold all the
corners inward to the center evenly.
5.Fold back in half inward to form a trapezoid.
6. Open the longest side fully making 2 opposite tips overlapping each other.
7. Make a small create inward on both new made tips to create a flat base.
8. Finally open the overlapping flaps to form the boat.

II. The Sail

Use bond paper, art papers and coloring materials to design your own vinta
sail patterns. Use popsicle sticks or the like to act as a pole to support the sail.
III. The Outriggers (Katig)
Use popsicle sticks and form a 2-step ladder then attach it at the bottom of
the body. After assembling your vinta, you may add more detail to give character
to your creation.
ACTIVITY 2: Look at the pictures below. Observe the elements of arts like line,
shape, form, space and texture. Give interpretation/meaning based on your own
understanding about it.

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ACTIVITY 3: Relate Me!

Directions: Write on the concept diagram below the importance of functional arts
of Mindanao to you and to the country’s culture, tradition, and history.

Importance of Functional
Arts

WRAP-UP
Think Back and Enumerate!
Direction: Enumerate the differences and similarities of balanghay and vinta.

Balanghay Vinta
 VALUING
Questions:
1. What learnings/insights did you learn from doing the activity? How are these
related to your daily lives?

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2.Based on your output, what are the elements of arts did you apply in your
artwork? How did the activity help you appreciate the Mindanao art style?
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POSTTEST
Directions: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the best answer.

1. Why most of arts in Mindanao functional rather than for display?

A. Because the people preferred performing arts.
B. Because the people prepared visual arts for survival and livelihood
activities.
C. Because the people are imaginative and creative.
D. Because the people prepared to use it instead of displaying it.
2. Which of the following statements show appreciation for culture?
A. Visiting a museum is a waste of time.
B. Making a traditional craft is enjoyable.
C. It is not good to show old art forms.
D. Vinta is not an important cultural object.
3. What is the relationship of the development of Balangay excavations in the
1970’s to Philippine history?
A. It proves that Butuan was the location of the first mass of the Philippines.
B. It is recognized to traverse to the seas for trade or migration.
C. It is evidence that Butuan is indeed Mazaua and therefore the birthplace
of Christianity in the Philippines.
D. A & C
4. What particular element of art is observed in the design of Vinta?
A. Color B. Pattern C. Shape D. A&C
5. Which of the following characteristics best describe the tradition of Badjao’s
vinta in Sulu archipelago?
A. Tradition is only taught to the eldest of the family.
B. Tradition is passed from one generation to another.
C. Tradition is preserved for survival and livelihood activities.
D. Tradition is preserved in books and kept in a museum.
 KEY TO CORRECTION
Cultural Diversity and migration. 5.C
B 5.
4.Understanding Philippines; used for trade
C 4. 5. C 4.D
D 3. 4. C 3.Fast Trade hispanic watercraft in the
E 2. 3. D Balangay-Oldest pre- 3.D
A 1. 2. C 2.Transportation
1. A diving for pearls. 2.B
art forms. boat; used for fishing and
PRETEST RECAP
appreciate the old Vinta-Traditional outrigger 1.B
1.Learn to POSTTEST
ACTIVITY 3 Differences:
for transportation.
Same watercraft and used
Similarities:
WRAP-UP

References

Baloo’s Bugle,. U.S. Scouting Service Project, Inc., Website, October

2006. http://usscouts.org/bbugle/bb0609/bb_packdenactivities.html.

Baloo’s Bugle,. September 2006 Cub Scout Roundtable Issue,

http://usscouts.org/bbugle/bb0609/bb_gathering.html

“Butuan: The First Kingdom” by the Butuan City Historical and Cultural
Foundation. 1990.

M.c.Halili. “Philippine History” 2004.

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Sanquina, Roselyn,et.al., Quarter III: Arts and Crafts of Mindanao,

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Svetlana,. Pearls, 2018, https://pixabay.com/photos/pearls-necklace-background-

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